Adriaan Willaert

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Adrian Willaert (c. 1490 – 7 December 1562) was a Flemish composer of the Renaissance and founder of the Venetian School. [1] He was one of the most representative members of the generation of northern composers who moved to Italy and transplanted the polyphonic Franco-Flemish style there. [2] He was probably born at Bruges, although a secondary source has suggested Roeselare. According to his student, the renowned late 16th century music theorist Gioseffo Zarlino, Willaert went to Paris first to study law, but instead decided to study music. In Paris he met Jean Mouton, the principal composer of the French royal chapel and stylistic compatriot of Josquin des Prez, and studied with him. Sometime around 1515 Willaert first went to Rome. An anecdote survives that indicates the musical ability of the young composer: Willaert was surprised to discover the choir of the papal chapel singing one of his own compositions, most likely the six-part motet Verbum bonum et suave, and even more surprised to learn that they thought it had been written by the much more famous composer Josquin. When he informed the singers of their error – that he was in fact the composer – they refused to sing it again. Indeed Willaert's early style is very similar to that of Josquin, with smooth polyphony, balanced voices and frequent use of imitation. In July 1515, Willaert entered the service of Cardinal Ippolito I d'Este of Ferrara. Ippolito was a traveler, and Willaert likely accompanied him to var

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Venice Music

Le Chant de Virgile

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adriaan willaert en italië

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Titian: Venice and the Music of Love

Carlos V - Mille Regretz, La Canción Del Emperador

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The Flowering of Renaissance Choral Music

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Polyphony in a European Perspective

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De Vlaamse Polyfonie

De Vlaamse Polyfonie: Adriaan Willaert en Italië

Vespro della Beata Vergine / Capilla Flamenca

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Vespro della beata Vergine, anno 1550

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Missa Christus resurgens / Magnificat / Ave Maria

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